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TEN TIPS
1. “My love for black and white isn’t
limited to my interiors. I often wear the
classic combination, which is easy,
chic, and versatile.”
2. “Design with a dream client in mind. In
the living room, I envisioned Tom Ford
sitting in the furry chairs sipping a cocktail.
I tried to layer the space with his trademark
sexy luxuriousness.”
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WARMING UP
BLACK AND WHITE
Proof that a stark palette doesn’t
have to seem severe
Written by Sarah Storms • Photographed by Sarah Dorio
W
hen Atlanta interior designer Lee
Kleinhelter was tapped to work on the
model apartment in Buckhead’s highest
tower, the Sovereign, she was given every decorator’s
dream: total creative freedom. And with carte blanche,
she made the bold decision to go blanche — and noir.
“I go about designing all spaces the same way,”Kleinhelter says. “I ask myself: is this the most interesting
it could be?” While a palette of black and white might
seem anything but interesting, the designer introduced
unexpected elements to add texture and create a compelling visual story. Here’s how she got the look. L
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